The Cowboys have been relatively quiet this off season, and we are about the witness the last move in this free agency period at least until the draft. Roy Williams has asked to be released or traded by the end of the day today, though I wouldn't expect a release since the Cowboys would take a considerable hit in the cap area. So I thought we'd take a look at the Cowboys moves in a “Perception Versus Reality” aspect.
A week ago the Cowboys made a jaw dropping move by trading a perceived valuable corner back for a “washed up” Quarterback in John Kitna. Our perceptions are typically based on media, bad tape, and yes even playing video games. But this is reality. The market this year wasn't great for Quarterbacks, especially backups…Sure there was Byron Leftwich, Jeff Garcia, Kurt Warner-but good luck getting them to agree to a back up roll. John Kitna is a proven jump starter, not flashy, not a star, but solid! He adds the arm strength and accuracy to at least solidify our offense in times of need with huge playmakers like Witten, Owens and Barber. Like it or not (and I like it) Tony Romo is our Quarterback and I wouldn't have it any other way, so give me a John Kitna as a band aid when small scrapes come along.
Now I'm not stupid and I get frustrated with GM Jerry, but I am getting viciously frustrated with the fair weather fan; who doesn't understand and verbally slaughters the Keith Brooking signing. This isn't rocket science, Keith has had a legitimately great career and though he didn't make a lot of show stopping plays last year, he has that potential. You're talking about implementing a great player, at a cheap price, in a scheme where he was consistently flourishing. Not to mention he brings leadership unseen since Darren Woodson, and he'll be able to teach our younger linebackers. He is instant stability in a defense lacking ferociousness.
Lastly, Roy Williams. A great player. We shouldn't expect much, maybe a 3rd or 4th rounder at best. But let me say this: Was he beat in coverage? Yes. Was he inconsistent? Absolutely. But when he flashed, HE FLASHED! Bone Jarring Tackles, and he instilled fear. 5 pro bowls will say it all… Some years were harder than others but I appreciate what he has done. If he goes you'll never hear me say anything negative.
It's easy to get caught in the opinion that is often influenced by media, but perception is not reality in all cases, lets not judge these books by their cover….
